Want to try mediation for your problem?

If you feel that you have been the victim of discrimination and want to try mediation as an alternative to going to court or a tribunal, you can find more information on the ADRnow website (visit their website by clicking on their logo on the left hand side of the page).

You could also contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission on:

In Northern Ireland, contact the Equality Commission for advice on how to seek mediation. You can access their website from ‘links to other websites’ on the right hand side of the page, or call them on 028 90 890 890 (Textphone: 028 90 500 589)

England
0845 604 6610 - England main number
0845 604 6620 - England textphone
Wales
0845 604 8810 - Wales main number
0845 604 8820 - Wales textphone
Scotland
0845 604 5510 - Scotland main number
0845 604 5520 - Scotland textphone

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is an independent public body. Its helpline gives information and guidance on discrimination and human rights issues, as well as providing information on its website. Mention that you are interested in trying mediation. You can find their website in ‘links to other websites’ on the right hand side of the page.

With thanks to the Mediation Works' Equalities Mediation Service for the help they gave in putting these case studies together.